The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Mrs. Oliphant
"The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work continues the exploration of the lives and social entanglements of the Lindores family, notably focusing on the young and curious Lord Millefleurs and the romantic implications surrounding him and the other characters. Through a tapestry of intricate relationships and societal pressures, the narrative delves into themes of love, identity, and theexpectations placed upon individuals by family and society. At the start of this volume, readers are reintroduced to Lord Millefleurs, whose unconventional escapades in America and charmingly boyish demeanor create a humorous contrast to the serious concerns of his family regarding his future. As he mingles with the young women of high society, including Edith Lindores, the narrative sets the stage for complex interactions laden with social commentary. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Lady Lindores, her daughter Edith, and Lord Millefleurs evolve, revealing tensions around romance and ambition that suggest deeper undercurrents of desire and societal expectation. This opening establishes a rich groundwork for the entanglement of the characters, alluding to the interplay of innocence, societal roles, and the quest for personal happiness amidst the constraints of their status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
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| Title | The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47592 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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